Today

Pretty tense today when a group of Jewish tourists came out of the Western Wall Tunnel - the exit is directly in front of our monastery gates - and arabs boys began to throw stones at them. Security began chasing the boys ... luckily no one shot. I was in the street at that time and had to duck into the door of Ecce Homo convent to avoid the stones and possible gunfire.

Meantime attacks on christians continue - Jews who believe in Jesus call themselves "messianic Jews" rather than Christians as the term is derogatory among Jews.

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1259243066926&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull

I was feeling quite upset living in such a violent and anti-Christian place ... when I met my jewish scribe friend Eli who brought back the wonder, awe and specialness of living in the Holyland. We'll see what tomorrow brings.